Belgium vs England – Arnold Clark Cup: TV channel, live stream, team news & prediction
The 2023 Arnold Clark Cup champions will be determined on Wednesday evening, as England and Belgium go toe to toe at Ashton Gate.
The Lionesses have won two from two as they go about defending their ACC crown, comprehensively overcoming the Korea Republic and beating Italy by a single goal. Due to their superior goal difference, a draw on Wednesday will be enough for England to retain the Arnold Clark Cup.
Belgium have also taken maximum points from their first two matches, netting a last gasp winner against Italy in a 2-1 victory, before beating the Korea Republic by the same scoreline. The Red Flames must beat the Lionesses if they are to be crowned Arnold Clark Cup champions.
England’s goalkeeping situation is an interesting one to look out for in their final Arnold Clark Cup outing, with Emily Ramsey and Sandy MacIver both yet to feature. Will Ramsey be handed her debut or will MacIver get the nod?
The only outfield players to be afforded fewer than 45 minutes over the course of England’s first two fixtures are Lotte Wubben-Moy and Ebony Salmon – although the latter is currently out of season as she plays her domestic football in the NWSL. Will either be handed a start against Italy?
England last met Belgium in a pre-Euro 2022 friendly, with the Lionesses taking an hour to break the deadlock against their stubborn opponents, before eventually running out comfortable 3-0 winners.
Belgium went on to impress at the Euros and have done well to take six points from six at the Arnold Clark Cup. However, England are a cut above Italy and the Korea Republic, and should emerge victorious.